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I write a regular column for the Newham Recorder newspaper - below are some of my past ones. |
- The remarkable story of Lycamobile (15/05/13)
If you turn left on leaving East Ham station and cross Burges Road, the shop on the corner is covered in distinctive green, blue and white Lycamobile posters. Readers...
- The Newham Jobs Fair (10/04/13)
As a shadow minister, my job is to hold the Government to account on employment policy. There hasn’t been much good news recently. After a modest fall, unemployment...
- HS2 and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (06/03/13)
Last week in the Commons, I raised with the Transport Secretary the planned inter-connection between the new high speed railway, HS2, and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. I said...
- Looking at the census (06/02/13)
The census data, which was published towards the end of last year, told us a lot about Newham. We have a large and youthful population, growing quickly; are very...
- The Work Programme that doesn't work (09/01/13)
The Government’s flagship Work Programme, which is supposed to be getting people into jobs, is unfortunately not working. Before it started, Ministers said that - if there was no...
- Real threat to regeneration (19/12/12)
Foot dragging by the Mayor of London threatens a major regeneration scheme. Last week, I urged him to get a move on. The May and Baker pharmaceutical works is...
- A month of fortieths (05/12/12)
Last month was a month of fortieth anniversaries. Last week, the Trinity Centre, East Avenue, near East Ham station, celebrated. Renewal Programme founders Clifford and Monica Hill were...
- My visit to the Crystal (21/11/12)
“The Crystal” is the striking new Siemens building in the Royal Docks, next to the cable car terminus. The building is a showcase for Siemens technologies for urban management,...
- Local education successes (07/11/12)
Schools in Newham have long been improving. This year, many of our secondary schools bucked the national trend, increasing the number of pupils achieving A*- C grades when in...
- A warning to Boris Johnson... (24/10/12)
Last week, I was in Manchester for the Labour Party Conference. In pouring rain, over 11,000 people came to the impressive modern city centre - whose Victorian grandeur is...
- My report from the Labour Party Conference in Manchester (10/10/12)
Last week, I was in Manchester for the Labour Party Conference. In pouring rain, over 11,000 people came to the impressive modern city centre - whose Victorian grandeur is...
- A fairer deal is needed for Tate & Lyle (26/09/12)
Last week, I visited the European Agriculture Commissioner, Mr Ciolos, in Brussels. I was there to challenge European rules limiting the amount of cane sugar Tate & Lyle can...
- The Newham Jobs Fair (12/09/12)
The whole world has been enthralled by events in East London this summer. The centre of London is moving East. It has helped ensure there will be a...
- Are you MAD? (29/08/12)
Are you MAD? This must surely be Newham’s most extraordinary summer ever. A group of churches is contributing with the “Making a Difference” Arts and Social Justice Festival -...
- The Newham Faith Directory (15/08/12)
Aston-Mansfield has just published the fifth edition of its directory of Newham faith groups. The first edition, compiled by Greg Smith, was published in 1992. This edition is...
- The transformation of Stratford (01/08/12)
The August issue of the US magazine National Geographic features on its cover an aerial photograph of the Olympic stadium. Its banner headline is: “Olympic London: the East End...
- A new market for East Ham (18/07/12)
East Ham has a fine Edwardian High Street, which many – like me – care a lot about. It has taken a knock from Westfield. I thought Westfield...
- My concerns about welfare reform (04/04/12)
Last week, in the House of Commons, I quizzed Ministers on welfare reform. David Cameron had said that morning that – if they win the next election – the...
- The campaign to rebuild Barnabus Church (20/06/12)
You can’t see much of St Barnabas Church from Browning Road, if passing on foot or on the 147 bus. Houses hide all except the front, and there is...
- Immigration (06/06/12)
Immigration problems take up a big chunk of my time. The results are mixed. In December 2009 I was contacted by Jimmy Mubenga, a father of five. He...
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